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Hidden and System Files in MS Windows Explorer and Quad-Explorer, (show, hide)!


It is easy to show hidden and system files in the Explorer view, or optionally to hide them on Windows 11, 10, ... Desktop and Server OS!



1.) ... Show hidden and system files or protected
2.) ... Optionally, activate the extensions in the individual Explorer under Windows!
3.) ... What should I watch out for with activated system files or protected files?
4.) ... Activate hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows Explorer!




As in Microsoft Windows Explorer, so also in Quad Explorer, simply change the settings / options system files, protected folders or the file extensions to recognize this better under Windows 10, 8.1, ... and also on MS Windows Server 2019, 2016, ... possible!

1.) Show hidden and system files or / and protected!

1. As always ... start the Quad Explorer on Windows

2. Open the main menu ► Extras ► System

3: Simply activate or deactivate:

Activate: "Show hidden files and folders"

Disable: "Hide protected and system files (recommended)"

4. Optional: Deactivate "Hide extensions for known file types"
 
(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 4)


(Image-1) In Explorer Hidden and System Files show or hide!
In Explorer Hidden and System Files show or  hide!

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The solution is, or the instruction is written for Windows 10, but you can also apply it to earlier versions of the Windows operating system, regardless of whether it is a Windows desktop, tablet, Surface GO / Pro, or server operating system.

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2.) Optionally, activate the file extension and extensions in the Explorer column!

1. Open the "Tools" menu

2. Go to list view

3. Please activate the file extension in the type column
(... see Image-2 Point 1  to 4)

Show extension only or file extension + MS Windows file -Type

PS:
The file extension in the column in the Explorer view under Windows is a popular extension, you can see the file extension much better. As you can see here in the screenshot, even if the file extension under MS Windows 10 is less and less important, it is an important reference point and recognition feature for many users!   

(Image-2) Show the file extension in Explorer Type-Column!
Show the file extension in Explorer Type-Column!



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3.) What should I watch out for with activated system files or protected files?


Please be careful with the hidden files under Windows 10, 8.1, ... and other MS Server OS!  

With all Windows operating systems, the protected system files can be displayed in no time at all. Please note, however, that some of these files are not

inherently hidden for no reason. If incorrect changes, deletions, renaming of system necessary files are made without knowledge of the Windows system, there may be problems with the system or execution of programs or system failures!

►► Restore system files  ►► Repair Windows 10 by upgrading to Windows 10




To show or hide the hidden files and folders in Explorer View of Q-Dir, is also possible in the File Manager! 




Like any operating system, Windows keeps some of its files hidden. The developers of Microsoft did this so that users could not accidentally delete or modify important system files, so be careful with the hidden files under windows also in Q-Dir Explorer.

However, there are occasional situations where access to hidden system folders and files is simply necessary. It's also worth adding that Windows protects files from prying eyes and user folders with files to protect privacy. To hide and display hidden and system files in the Windows operating system.

4.) ... Activate hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows Explorer!

Please open via the Windows 10 Control Panel the Folder Options now File Explorer Options. 
(... see Image-1 Arrow-1 to 3)

1. Click on the View tab (... see Image-1 Arrow-4)  

2. And set the corresponding check mark the Show hidden files, folders and drives 

(... see Image-1 Arrow-5)

Here, several options are available, see: Advanced Options files and folders!


(Image-1) hidden files and folders in Windows-10!
hidden files and folders in Windows-10!
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FAQ 108: Updated on: 29 May 2022 06:33 Windows


► ► ► ► ... more information about the software Q-DIR     

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How to change font name and size in cells of Explorer View!


It is easy to change font size in cells of Explorer Views, but this function is still in the development stage You can change the font size
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Can not drag In Explorer View at Windows Administrator Mode!


When the File Manager runs under your admin mode and for example 7zip in normal user account a medium integrity level This is the security in Windows
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Folder total size in the File-Explorer Status-Bar?


The solution is simple to show folder total size in the File-Explorer Status-Bar of the Quad-Explorer Q-Dir on all MS Windows OS You can see File Information
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Open in new process right-click menu, menu item removed in Ecxplorer Views?


The solution is simple to Open in new process via right-click menu, menu item is not removed in Quad-File-Explorer for all MS Windows Desktop and Server
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What is Soft-Refresh, in Q-Dir Explorer-List-View?


The option Soft-Refresh to prevent listing or re-sorting of the list view, eg with Drop, Paste, Refresh If this option is enabled in the file manager Q-Dir
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Q-Dir full translation or only the strings with the changes?


The solution to only see new Q-Dir strings for incomplete translation, only the strings with the changes Content: 1. The new strings in Quad Explorer
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Quad Explorer multiple settings for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ...!


One can influence the ini file, at 7.75 is easy to have the two quad explorer with separate settings on your MS Windows OS For example  1. Assign "Q-Dir_x64

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